Nations League 2025 : What time and on which channel can you watch the final between Portugal and Spain?
A 100% Iberian duel. After a spectacular semifinal against France, Spain joined Portugal in the final of the 2025 Nations League, a tournament both national teams have already won since its inception. A clash of style, but also between the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo and the emerging star, Lamine Yamal.
The fourth edition of the Nations League now has its final matchup. Portugal, winners of the first edition in 2019, and Spain, the defending champions, will face off to become the first team to lift the title for the second time. A match that promises to be high-quality, given the players selected.
Portugal led by Ronaldo and young talent
Portugal reached the final after eliminating Germany in the semifinals on Wednesday, relying on the talent of young Francisco Conceição and the experience of Cristiano Ronaldo. This was Portugal's first victory against Germany since Euro 2000. At 40, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner continued to write his legend with Portugal by scoring his 137th international goal and reaching his fourth final with Portugal.
Facing Spain, Roberto Martinez will be able to count on experienced players, including captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rúben Dias. He also has a pool of young talent eager to establish himself in the national team, such as João Neves, Vitinha, and Porto star Rodrigo Mora.
A combination of experience and youth will undoubtedly be key for Portugal against Spain. Matches that often result in draws, such as the spectacular 3-3 draw in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, where "CR7" scored a hat-trick. The two countries have already met in the Nations League. That was in 2022, when the two teams drew in the first leg before winning the return leg.
Yamal, the jewel of La Roja
These results can give Luis de la Fuente's team additional confidence. Spain is coming off a crazy match against France. Leading 5-1 in the 67th minute, La Roja stopped playing and allowed France to equalize to 5-4.
Spain, the reigning European champions and Nations League champions, appear to be experiencing a new golden generation thanks to young talents who are bursting onto the scene at their respective clubs and leagues, such as Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao, Pedri, Gavi, and especially Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona. The latter caused a lot of damage to the French national team, scoring twice, and is one of the favorites for the next Ballon d'Or.
Against Portugal, it will be essential for La Roja to continue their offensive form and maintain defensive solidarity throughout the match to prevent the same scenario that unfolded against Didier Deschamps' men from happening again against Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates.
Another final at the Allianz Arena in Munich
This Nations League final will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, which hosted the Champions League final last week. Kick-off will be around 9 p.m. this Sunday, June 8th. The match will be officiated by Swiss referee Sandro Schärer. The match will be broadcast live on TF1.
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